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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Sigma Make Me Cool - Aqua Brush Set Review/Giveaway

Hi Bellas,

This post is way over due. Who doesn't love a Sigma Makeup Review and Giveaway? Today i'll be featuring their Aqua Brush Set from the Makeup Me Cool Collection. I compare it to the original professional set, go over pros and cons and of course have a giveaway!

First off, everything comes in this nifty snap case. It's made of a leather like material in the gorgeous aqua color. It's sturdy, and it stores your brushes and it's great for travel.

I like how it separates into two separate cups...they come in handy for separating clean and dirty brushes on a gig.

In addition to the holder you get the original Profession brush set with 12 brushes but in this new teal color. Not only are the handles in aqua, but the ferrules are a brushed metal color as well.

Here are a close-up of the face brushes.

And the eye brushes:

My Review:
I've probably used and washed these over a dozen times on myself and clients in the last few months. I always get compliments on them because honestly it is a gorgeous brush set that really stands out. The holder is a true winner for me since it's practical and it looks great sitting on my vanity or tucked away in my kit.

In terms of performance, I do notice some differences between this set and the original set - slight differences but there are some.

a little more shedding

Crease fluff brush is a lot more fluffy than original set

In all, if you're a brush junkie this is a nice set to have. Either get the professional set or this one and you should be set. This set retails for $99 on www.SigmaMakeup.com

Here's How To Win:

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Leave me a comment on this post telling me why you'd like to win

Open Internationally

I'll pick the winner at random and announce it next week

Good luck!

Thank you to Sigma Makeup for sponsoring this giveaway and review. You can find their products here. I wanted to hurry up and get this review out because I have a video featuring their Dry N Shape soon as well as their new Face Polishing Tool. Stay tuned!

FTC Disclosure: Product sponsored for review. I am affiliated with this company.

Wow those brushes are fantastic. I'd like to win because decent brushes are always so difficult to get. Cheap ones fall apart and don't apply product well. They look like they would be great.I love your blog.xxx Lilly

I'd love to win the sigma brushes because I think sigma has the best brushes out there. Eventhough I don't have any sigma brush but I've heard a lot of good reviews on them and that's why I'd love to confirm it myself.. and in my opinion, to make beautiful makeup the key is to have great brushes alongside.

(WARNING...MAY SOUND CHEESY LOL)I'd love to win because It'd mean the world to me my love for makeup is almost scary lol and to have these brushes would really make me feel closer to my dream of becoming an MUA...

I loveee that colour so much...I would love to win not only because of that but because I can`t afford the brushes myself but really need them...I always ruin my makeup because of my cheap brushes...XOXOMarty

i've heard so many good reviews about sigma..i just don't have the cash to splash out on the whole set! absolutely love the colour the set is in too which makes me want them even more!great giveaway - thank you! x

I'd love to win this set so I can give it away as a gift to one of my girlfriends for her 21st birthday =)(one of my fav things to to give as presents to the girly girls =D).. I have bought makeup brushes for my girls before but at the moment am a full time uni student and am not able to work, so there's a limit to how many good brushes I can buy =S

hey renren i've been following ur blog since foreverr and you were my first teacher on youtube to help me with crazy out there looks! I'd lovee to win these brushes cuz it's hard to find quality ones here in malaysia that doesn't break the bank!

I'd love to win because even though ive always been into makeup, ive realised thanks to youtube and MUA's like you that there is soo much more to makeup than what appears. The high end brands arent the only way to go, there are soo many quality products out there and waayy cheaper (who doesnt like sigma?). Also im in belgium and shipping costs! ;)I want them pleaasseee lol xxx

hEY rEN!i WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS BRUSH SET. i AM A hhhhhuuuugggeee FAN OF YOU AND YOUR TECHNIQUES. tHE BRUSHES THAT I CURRENTLY OWN ARE VERY VERY :((. i HOPE TO WIN SO I WILL BE ABLE TO DO BETTER RECREATIONS OF MAKEUP FROM YOU AND OTHER GURUS. tHIS MAKEUP SET WILL HELP ME ACHIEVE MY GOAL:)

I would love love love to win these brushes because i can't really afford makeup brushes right now. Currently, i'm using cheap ones and the hair keeps falling off so i really hope i win! love and kisses xoxoxoxo

Thanks for the giveaway first of all.. And I would like to win because I've heard of sigma brushes but since I'm studying and working hard to pay my rents.. I can't afford the luxury of sigma brushes.. <3xoxo NusaNM

I would love to win because I love makeup and I never used any proper makeup brushes since I've started using makeup. And I love Sigma brushes... although I never tried them but planning to someday since I don't have a credit card. :)All the best to everyone who's entering!!

I would love to win these amazing brushes because i've heard loads of comments on these sigma brushes.Since it's so expensive to buy them on their site i can't buy them. Also i love the color of the packaging they are so cool,i hope i can win these amazing brushes and tried them out.

Hi Ren!Thank you for this giveaway. I want to win these brushes because I am starting in makeup and I want to pratice more. I already bought some brushes but a lot of the essentials are missing and today I can't afford this kit. So I would be very happy to win. Also, blue is my favourite color ^_^Bises de France

I would LOVE to win this set because I have never owned my own :( so mostly I have to apply makeup with a q-tip or my fingers. I am looking for a job, which u have to have confidence, but with﻿ my acne & blemishes, it makes it really hard. & I LOVE EXPERIMENTING with makeup looks! I get inspired to recreate looks from u & other gurus! Thank you for the giveaway sweetheart. :D

Thanks :]I would like to win these brushes because I always have to borrow my sister's. (I don't have my own.) I would love to own a foundation brush for my acne, that would awesome. I would die experimenting with all the brushes, I lovvvee makeup!!!

I want to win this set because I have got very few good quality brushes and I have heard so many great reviews and seen a lot of videos featuring and raving about this product. I could really use it. Thank you so much for the giveaway!

I'd like to win these brushes because they are fun,cute,uniquely designed and good quality brushes...I am hoping to have a set to use for at-home freelancing this summer. Thanks for having this giveaway, Ren!

I really would love to win those sigma brushes im starting to pick up more clients since i just started my freelance endeavor and i need a better set of brushes I heard Sigma was good but since im starting out Money is funny and Change is strange...hope I win :P

I'd love to win this set because like you said.. who doesn't love Sigma brushes. I'd really like to try them out and have some amazing brushes next to my cheap ones that aren't as good as I'd like them to be. Sigma Brushes are not available in Estonia and even if they were, then they are too expensive :(

I would LOVE to win this set because I am getting married in July in Las Vegas, I am doing my own makeup for my wedding and would love to do my makeup with these brushes! I love the color of these brushes they are so cute! xoxo

I would love to win these .I have been saving for these brushes for the longest time I am really interested in applying make up professionally but good tools are so expensive.A desperate girl from South-Africa

Hi Ren, I LOVE Sigma especially this particular brush set due to the beautiful color! I appreciate your review cause I believe you're the 1st person who mentions that this set sheds compare to its original. Thanks!!!

This new line of Sigma brushes has been on my wishlist for ages! I love how compact and convenient this set is! This is beyond my budget so I'd love to win this giveaway. I absolutely adore this colour - it's different to other brushes out there :)

Hi Ren, I would love to win the Sigma brush set because I will like to have more makeup brushes. I only have one brush set which came with 4 brushes and I had the the set since I was 16 and now I'm 19, so I think it's time for a new one. I am a big makeup fan, but I need more brushes. I first heard about Sigma brushes on your YouTube channel and I wanted my own set since. Thanx again for doing a great giveaway : ) ...

I've sat and drooled for sigmas products on their website for a long time now, but I'm a student and I can't afford that expensive makeup tools. I'm extremly interested in makeup and my plan's to keep study to become a make-up artist, but I still have a year left in high school and I've struggled to get good grades. I've stressed a lot, and was close to fail big time. But I would really jump up and down with joy if I would win these brushes because I simply want to do what I love, and that is to transform makeup not only into something that can enhance your natural beauty but also into art. And I think these brushes are perfect, especially with the bright blue color that I love. :)love your videos, you're truly an inspiration. xoxo//Lena flaamsigaleena@hotmail.com

I would like to win these brushes because I don't have this set and I've been wanting to have them ever since. I'm really hoping to get my hand of this. Thank you so much for hosting this amazing giveaway=)

This brushes are super cute. I would love to win because I have been wanting to try Sigma brushes for about 2 years now, but being a stay at home mom of 2 kids I don't really have the extra money to spend on them.

I signed up for this site just so that I could post a comment to here for the giveaway. After reading everyone else's comments, this is going to be so tough for you to choose. So good Luck, and here is my reason to add to the bunch.

On Wednesday of last week, I was let go from my job. I have been saving up to pursue my makeup artistry for awhile now, and being let go from my 8-6 office job has been a blessing in disguise. I watch you and Tiffanyd religiously. I am 25 years old and am going to journey down a whole new path in life, and I finally feel ready yet terrified. Winning these brushes will jump start my pathway, and I will be able to show up with confidence and great brushes.

Whether I win or not, I will continue to watch your videos, and know that the person you picked really deserved them. I'll just have to put on my big girl panties and get over it. But I want them BAD. Just saying.

I would love to win the brushes because I am an aspiring makeup artist. I have someones make up to do at least every weekend and my brushes aren't the best quality. I cant afford to buy new ones because i am a student right now.Makeup is my passion and after I get my degree and I'm finished with college I plan on going to cosmetology. these brushes would really help.

I want to win the Sigma Brushes because I haven't had the funds to get them and it would be great to win them so I can start having clients. I am inspired by you and I heard many good reviews about these brushes. It would be a nice birthday present to also win them :). I barely win anything and this would make my birthday even more special!! Thanks for being such an inspiration. & Thanks Sigma for sponsoring this giveaway!!

Hi! I'd love to win this kit because this has been on my wishlist and i'm so in love with the aqua color - plus i don't have a good way to travel with my brushes! ANDDDD i've never tried sigma brushes but have been dying to, and this set is perfect for me! thanks for doing an awesome giveaway!

HI Ren! Well first i just want to say thank you for giving everyone this opportunity to win something that we poor ladies cant afford... sad to say im one of them..lol im a mother of 2 and im a staying home mom cause it hard to find a job and its very hard for me to pamper myself when i pamper my kids first... they are my life and i always put them first but i also drool when i see the sigma brushes cause i heard they are so amazing but i cant afford it :( i feel like im a little girl and a candy store that cant get any candy lol.. Ren i would really appreciate it ALOT if you can help a mommy out :)

HEY REN REN! Girl we look like sisters! I absolutely love you and your blog. You have taught me so much from your tutorials. I hope you pick me to win the brushes, I'm a single mom and aspiring makeup artist. I am trying to build a kit and these brushes would be awesome and save me a ton of doe, if ya know what I mean. And I have Never Never won anything before so it would be really cool if you picked your Korean sister from another mother! We seriously look a lot alike. And your gorgeous so I'm proud to say I look like you girl. Muah keep up the good work. Love, Lora

I would love to win these brush set because I have loved Sigma since infirst laid eyes on their brushes. I am currently a grad student and money is not readily available for "want" purchases. This would a great late birthday gift. My birthday was last month. :)

I would love to win these brushes because Im looking for a way to separate my dirty brushes from clean ones! ....Ive been told that my acne could be getting worse from dirty brushes! :( and they're cute! (my fav colour)- love u blog!

Thanks for this review! I would love to win a set of these brushes. Unfortunately, I cannot afford to buy this at the moment, but it would be a welcome addition to my makeup tools. Good quality, decent brushes are hard to come by and it's great to see that beauty companies like Sigma make it easy for the average consumer to purchase an affordable set of quality brushes. And how cute are they? I love the colors so much! I believe the tools make all the difference in makeup application. Thank you for hosting this give away.

I would love to win because I am a n aspiring makeup artist (going to get licensed & take classes) & since I live on my own paying for school on my own bi dont really have "left of money" to buy the brush sets I really want & this is one of them, I loved your review & how your so honest & would love to win these brushes

I would love to win because I am a n aspiring makeup artist (going to get licensed & take classes) & since I live on my own paying for school on my own bi dont really have "left of money" to buy the brush sets I really want & this is one of them, I loved your review & how your so honest & would love to win these brushes

I would love to win this brush set because I don't have a quality uniform set at all. I have a set that has a piece from here and there drug store quality that is "OK" at minimum. I really need to step up my brush game. I follow you on YouTube as emeraldenjoli. Contact me at onjuwah@yahoo.com. Great review.

Great Review Ren, I love how your sooo honest, and didnt just big up the product like most other guru's do, I always look forward to your reviews :)I would love to win the brush set as im still in school and dont have a bank account and my parents wont buy me brushes for that amount :(. hopefully i win. awesome giveaway. xoxox <3

i would like to win these brushes simple fact i dont really own any brushes i have a couple but they arent really eye brushes and those are what i really want to try... i have heard pretty good things about sigma so thats why i would like to win this set thanks ren for having this giveawaygreeneyedbbw25 on yt

Hi! I would really love to win because i never win competitions! seriously, i think im cursed when it comes to competitions! Anyway id love to win the brushes because im 16 so i dont really have any money but would love these brushes so i could practice different makeup looks :D

I would love to win because I've been recently revamping my makeup collection and even thinking about doing some YouTube tutorials but I don't have proper brushes. I don't really want to buy one or two. I NEED a full set to do all the looks I want to do. Thanks so much:)

Great, Honest Review!!!!I would love to win a new set of brushes because my makeup business is growing and more brushes would definitely help out! I love the new colors that Sigma is offering and I already own the premium brush set and I LOVE THEM!!!

hey ren ren! followed you, i'm agg87j on google friend connect. i would like to witn because in my country i can only get mac brushes which are way too expensive for me, and also i would like to start building a decent collection. i only own 5 makeup brushes which suck and all for eyes , none for the face :(

What a great opportunity! I'd love to win these brushes. Especially, because I don't really own any brushes myself. And I would love to own a Sigma brush set, because they are so amazing! And the fact that their blue, does only make it alot better! :D

I would love to win these because I can't afford to buy brushes right now and don't have any good brushes. I have only a fake mac brush set from ebay. I have heard lots about Sigma and I would love to try out their brushes. Thanks so much for this opportunity! xox

Hi! I would love to win because I am in need of makeup brushes. And if I could go out and buy brushes, I would choose Sigma in a heartbeat. This set is so cute and of quality. There are some brushes in this set that i have nevver tried, like the stippling brush and the blending brush. Thank you!

i want to win sigma brushes because i think thier a great company that made professional brushes, and i love watching makeup by ren ren because i love the advise and looks shown on youtube, i really hope i win this because this is a great oppurtunity to win sigma for free hurrayyy, xx lots of love

Thank you for having this giveaway. I would like to win because I need makeup brushes since I am new to wearing makeup. I suffer from cystic acne and because of starring I've wanted to start wearing makeup to cover it up. Unfortunately, my hours at work were cut and. There is no way I can afford brushes so I'm just using my fingers.

Ren you have the best giveaways!! But it's also great to get your insight on a product that many of us are debating about getting. I'd love to win this to add to my kit!! Can never have too many brushes! And with wedding season on my heels I gotta be ready ;)

I would like to win the aqua set of brushes because approximately 4 months ago I bought the original set and I love it but I travel on short trips alot and they are too big to carry around in my small baggage. I think the aquas would be protected and less to carry. Also, I like the dirtys to be seperate from the cleans too. Of course, they are very cute.

Love the color. I would love to win these sigma brushes for two reasons. One is that I have never tried sigma brushes and would love to try them. Secondly I am in need of a complete brush set, rather than my mix and match brushes that I have... Thank you for the chance to win them.

I would love to win cause these brushes look so pretty and I heard a lot of great reviews about them, i have some makeup but no good brushes to get my makeup done in the morning, just can't afford it having two small daughters.

I would love to win this Aqua set from Sigma! This aqua color really stands out and and I love the concept of having a case rather than a brush roll! Sigma's products are fantastic but I can't afford to splurge at the moment for this although I would love to!!!

Hey Ren Ren thank you soooo much for this giveaway... I would love to win Sigma Brushes just bc I just started to MU for weddings and the brushes I am currently using are horrible. For wedding MU u need top of line brushes and this set could help me out ALOT!!!!! Thanks

I WOULD LOVE TO WIN!!! ITS SO HARD TO FIND GOOD BRUSHES AND SIGMA BRUSHES ARE SOME OF THE BEST BRUSHES...I AM REALLY TRYING TO GET MY FREELANCE MAKEUP STARTED AND I THINK THIS WILL BE A GOOD BASE TO START...I WANT TO BE ABLE TO SHOW THE CUSTOMER THAT I USE GREAT QUALITY PRODUCTS...I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND I HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOU FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS!

I wanna win this giveaway because it is so gorgeous and I wanna own this brush set so SO much...Besides, I wanna build up my tiny makeup brush collection...And this kit will add in more colors into my brush collection...I LOVE it...GFC : Dream MakeupEmail : jytan_92@hotmail.com~♥~

this is so cute! id love to have this set! i would love to win this give away because i cant even order them online cuz i dont have a credit card wahhh ! this contest would be a good way to get it !! ps: love your videos!

I've been eying these brushes for a while. I have a similar complete set that I got from another company but I think Sigma's quality is a lot better. So I'm tempted to give this set to a younger cousin and would like to have this set for myself *clapping*

hi renren.. i love the review... id love to win this set of brushes from sigma because the color itself is sooo cutee.. ive been eyeing these brushes for the longest time but just havent been able to afford them. I hear lots of reviews that theyre durable and strong brushes, and i love your BLOGS.. i look forward to viewing more of your videos ;) xoxo

1ST i just wanna say I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR YOUTUBE VIDEOS!!! As an aspiring makeup artist your reviews, tips n tricks, and how-tos are a tremendous help!! The reason why i'd like to win is because as a student during our hairshows or photoshoots we all have to use the brushes they give us (which isn't even a full set) and 99.9% of the time students get brushes mixed up or lost or swiped. These beautiful brushes would be awesome to have they'd stand out and no one could mistake them for theirs...not to mention the set would have everything i need :)Anyhow love you love the reviews!!!! MAHALOZ

Hi RenRen! I've been a follower of your blog and I just wanted to say thank you for this GREAT giveaway! I'm a fan of Sigma myself but haven't really had the chance to invest on a lot of them, save for a few. I absolutely love the quality of Sigma brushes and that's why I'd very much LOVE to win this giveaway! Thanks again! :D

i'd love to win just because i don't have any good brushes. i have ones from e.l.f. which are great, but the blending brush is kind of "pokey"? i'd just like to have something nice since i can't really afford the "high-end" stuff

Why i'd love to win?Cause in the grey mornings where i have to wake up very very early and i have an entire day of work ahead such some cute brushes and some makeup would put a smile on my face and give me all the energies i need to keep up! =D

REN! Love love love this brush set. That teal is so juicy and fabulous I've just got to have it. I've also just moved into my first apt in NYC and it's smaller so effective and efficient storage for my makeup collection is essential This fabu brush set would be a great addition. I love your channel and your blog. Keep doing what you do girl!

Hey Ren Ren... I would love to win the set of brushes because I love make-up and it seems like make-up is my world. I do everyone's make for performance, work, or just so that they have it done. My brush collection right now is pretty low and with this set I wouldn't have to buy any more brushes anytime soon.. And it will also be my first professional brushes/set.....And I believe that make-up is a enhancement to the beauty you already have. Thanks for have contest like this and We all love you.... Love, Pernell

My name is Karen I'm 22 & live in Vegas. I'm married with 1 amazing daughter. Makeup ever since middle school was a great experience 4 me!! I want 2 start a brush collection. I love doing makeup and i feel if you have the correct brushes your makeup will come out flawless & well blended. Thank you 4 the opportunity!! (;

I'd really like to win these brushes because I have heard so many good things about them! I really love makeup and the kind of brushes you use really transforms how products go on your face. I've heard so many good things about sigma and I would really love to try them! :)Love you ren and all your videos!

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